Women & Poverty: Public Assistance by Gender
Percentage of households headed by males and females on the Public Assistance Scheme
1.
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| Gender |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
| Female |
990 |
982 |
1,002 |
999 |
1,061 |
| Male |
1,928 |
1,908 |
1,918 |
1,930 |
1,973 |
| Total Numbers |
2,918 |
2,890 |
2,920 |
2,929 |
3,034 |
| Female in % |
33.9% |
34.0% |
34.3% |
34.1% |
35.0% |
| Male in % |
66.1% |
66.0% |
65.7% |
65.9% |
65.0% |
| Total in % |
100.0% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
* Active cases as at 31 December of the year
1The Public Assistance Scheme provides long term assistance to non-work capable Singaporeans with little or no family support for basic living needs.
Source: Peoples' Association via ComCare and Social Support Division, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports